Company Overview
JLL Life Sciences is a specialized division of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), providing integrated facility management and technical services to the global pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
We partner with leading pharmaceutical companies to optimize their real estate portfolios, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance across their manufacturing facilities worldwide.
Role Summary
As the Site Lead for JLL Life Sciences at our client's pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Ireland, you will provide strategic leadership for this high-visibility site within our global account portfolio.
Reporting to the Regional Account Director, you will oversee soft service teams along with the Utilities and Building Facilities Management (BFM) team to ensure GxP-compliant operations, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
This pivotal leadership role requires a seasoned professional who can balance technical pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise with strong people management skills while supporting our client's strict regulatory compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Site Leadership & Operational Excellence
Develop and implement site-specific strategic plans aligned with both JLL and client corporate objectives
Drive operational excellence through efficient facility management practices and process optimization
Set, monitor, and achieve key performance indicators related to service delivery, quality, safety, and cost-efficiency
Lead the Utilities and BFM teams in maintaining critical infrastructure to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations
Ensure business continuity through effective risk management strategies and contingency planning
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Support client adherence to EU GMP, FDA regulations, ISO standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements
Serve as the primary JLL representative during client regulatory inspections and audits
Implement quality management systems and compliance initiatives for facility operations
Ensure proper documentation practices throughout all JLL-managed operations
Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
Financial & Resource Management
Develop and manage annual site budgets, service delivery planning, and resource allocation
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance standards
Optimize resource utilization across service teams to maximize efficiency
Report on financial performance metrics to JLL regional leadership and client stakeholders
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of JLL professionals across multiple technical disciplines
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence
Drive employee engagement initiatives and talent development programs
Manage performance review processes and succession planning
Promote safety awareness and maintain a safety-first culture throughout JLL operations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build effective working relationships with client stakeholders across their global operations
Interface with JLL account management team to align site activities with client objectives
Collaborate with client quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and R&D departments
Represent JLL at client partnership meetings and strategic planning sessions
Change Management & Continuous Improvement
Lead implementation of service enhancements and process improvements
Manage organizational change with minimal disruption to client operations
Identify opportunities